§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many ADPs are operating in Scotland; where are the locations; what is the total value of grants made to farmers under these schemes; and what is the source of these funds.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThere is one agricultural development programme (ADP) operating in Scotland covering the islands off the north and west coasts but excluding the Western Isles which have recently benefited from an integrated development programme.
The programme provides for expenditure by the United Kingdom Government of £38 million (of which £27 million has already been committed) over a five-year period with reimbursement at the rate of 40 per cent. from the guidance section of the European agricultural guarantee and guidance fund.